Begonia comes home
Begonia, the alter-ego of singer Alexa Dirks, made her triumphant return to the stage. Since her debut EP under Begonia in 2017, Dirks' voice has carried her from intimate Winnipeg venues to massive Canadian stages. In 2025, she was awarded a Juno Award for her album "Fantasy Life." At Massey Hall in September, Dirks performed alongside acclaimed artists at the Polaris Music Prize gala.
In 2026, she embarked on a 26-date tour, including two hometown shows in her hometown of Burton Cummings Theatre. Known for her vocal health, Dirks uses a portable vocal nebulizer, steams her vocal cords, and takes other measures to maintain her voice. Despite her dedication, she admits balancing indulgence and self-care is challenging.
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